Author Topic: What did Santa bring you? (Read 748 times)

tncaveman · « **on:** December 24, 2011, 07:44:43 PM »

I'm getting a Rat pedal for my guitar - but my 14 year old son is getting a 1998 American P-bass in a metallic teal color - pretty sweet. We're going to start Roy Vogt's Teach Me to Play Bass series together (another gift). Roy's a pretty awesome local bass player in Nashville. Do a search for Stan Lassiter (Roy on bass) - jazz fusion that is pretty intense.

I'm pretty excited. But this is shifting me away from bass, which kind of sucks. But, I've jammed with my son a few times w/ me on guitar. That is pretty cool for sure. It's been a while since I played my guitar. And those strings sure are small.

Merry Christmas to all - and post up pics tomorrow.

Stephen

pauldo · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2011, 10:21:16 AM »

Zoom H4n.
:-)

terryc · « **Reply #2 on:** December 26, 2011, 10:26:33 AM »

A pair of Dr Martin's classic 1461 shoes in black to match the red pair I already own, plenty of whiskey and indigestion!

elwoodblue · « **Reply #3 on:** December 26, 2011, 11:13:13 AM »

Curt Mangan Bass strings,
My recent favorite for my guitars,I haven't tried them for bass yet ; does anyone here use them?

Elwood

Bradley Young · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2011, 06:40:20 PM »

A box of ammo.

Yes, seriously.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:24:58 PM »

Mesa Powerhouse 1200, got it for about $400 from a local music store

and a set of La Bella flatwounds for my Wishbass, it's my first set of flatwounds I've ever used but I definitely love the sound.

~Taylor

bigredbass · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2011, 10:37:57 PM »

A box of ammo is always serious, even my beloved .22's. A visit to the sticks with a .22 and a bag of various inanimate targets is all the psychotherapy I need.

My better half says (silly girl!) that I'm hard to buy for . . . . so we were somewhere looking for something else and I ran across the Coppola remastered box set of all three Godfather flicks, on a terrific Christmas sale, problem solved.

Tell ya the truth, I really don't need anything I don't already have, I'm very fortunate. Now I can think of a couple things I want, but like Don Covay said, 'it's better to have and don't need, than need and don't have'. Certainly been there . . . .

J o e y

terryc · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2011, 03:21:11 AM »

bigredbass..I guess we are at that age when if we want something we just go and buy it and as you say there is very little I want in my own world.
It all becomes insignificant when your health is at stake!

dannobasso · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2011, 05:18:15 AM »

In the spirit of Joey's quote, need has become an extremely rare thing. I have come to realize that the single life is a luxury. So great health, spirit, peace, prosperity, wisdom and joy to all of you who care and provide for others. Truly heroic in my book. That goes for all types, kinds and arrangements of families in this modern world! As a teacher of troubled youth I see what results the hero chooses another adventure. So again all the best to you dads, husbands, providers, caretakers and defenders.

Oh I got some useful black clothing and such. Always coordinate my wardrobe with my opaque basses!

811952 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2011, 04:45:25 PM »

I'm using the Curt Mangan strings on the Lakland. They aren't as bright as I like, but they seem to hold up quite well and maintain their tone.

As for the above thoughts, yes, we are indeed fortunate, probably beyond what we can comprehend, and there are yet heroes among us.

It's great to be alive.

It's great to have friends.

John

raynbass · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:43:34 PM »

Santa, brought me, through craigs list, a 1947 Kay upright bass. Great shape . I've never owned an upright before, but i'm taking to like a duck to water. lovin it.

edwin · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2011, 05:39:02 PM »

My first A in law school (well, an A-, but that works for me!) and a clean bill of health for my impending first child!

I thought I was going to go through all of law school with my highest grade being a B+ (which is fine with me, the fact that they haven't thrown me out on my butt feels like a major accomplishment) and at age 50 I thought I had missed the boat entirely on being a father. Life is an amazing adventure!

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2011, 05:56:14 PM »

Edwin ,
I send my sincere congratulations to you on your pursuit of becoming a lawyer . I send my dearest congratulations to the both of you regarding your first child.

lbpesq · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:01:36 AM »

Hanukkah Harry brought me a wonderful photo of Jerry by Baron Wolman and a signed ZigZag man poster by Stanley Mouse.

Bill, tgo P.S. Edwin: Do you know what they call the person who graduates last in their law school class? Attorney! (Message edited by lbpesq on December 30, 2011)

811952 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 30, 2011, 09:16:56 AM »

Santa brought us tickets to see Wicked in Detroit. Sister-in-law is a reed player in the pit, so the kids got to sit in the pit for an evening performance after watching the matinee from some pretty good seats in the house. Great show, if you haven't seen it, although it does diverge quite a bit from the book (which is a great read).

John